Mr Goodwill has welcomed new figures today showing 129 more people in work across Yorkshire and Humber since the last Labour Government and a record level of employment across the UK as a whole – with over 2.2 million more people enjoying the security of a job than in 2010.

I am pleased to inform you that my Rt Hon friend the Secretary of State for Transport today announced his intention to award two new passenger rail franchises. Following separate, rigorous competitions he intends to award the Northern franchise to Arriva Rail North Ltd, part of Arriva, which is owned by Deutsche Bahn AG, and the TransPennine Express (TPE) franchise to First TransPennine Express Ltd, which is owned by First Group. These awards will be confirmed subject to successful completion of a standstill period of at least 10 days.

Robert Goodwill MP visited Scarborough Delivery Chemist, Scarborough, 3pm on Friday 6th November 2015 to learn more about the first ever national pharmacy flu vaccination service. The service aims to make it easier than ever to get a flu jab and to increase the number of ‘at risk’ people across England being protected from ill health over the winter months.